Rodney, slopok: I understand. It isn’t the arms, because I can still reach 7th position on my trombone. I can only get socks on by standing with the pertinent foot on a cedar chest.
That’s the important thing about stretching at least a few times a week… keeps you mobile much longer. ;-) OTOH, if it’s too late, my step dad has a plastic sled thing that helps him put his socks on as he can’t bend down far enough. You put the sock around the outside of the sled (which is attached to a rope), drop it on the floor (while holding the rope), put your foot in it, and pull the sled towards you with the rope. It works quite well for him and it’s very simplistic. LOL!
Just so everyone knows, LivingXL.com has many items that make getting socks and shoes on easier when you’re working around an extra basketball, or just have trouble bending over. I believe that Pluggers stick together and help each other when we can. If you tie my shoes, I’ll tie yours.
firedome over 12 years ago
my next pair of shoes are going to be slip-ons…
wilb44 over 12 years ago
Haven’t seen my feet in years,
Rodney99 over 12 years ago
My shoes aren’t the problem- it’s getting my socks on & off!
slopok over 12 years ago
My arms are getting shorter.
timzsixty9 over 12 years ago
ain’t it the truth!? @slopok…could be shorter arms as well, that would explain why my boxers keep getting higher and higher, as well!!
Yukoneric over 12 years ago
My shoes tie, but they’re loose enough to slide into.
psychlady over 12 years ago
Oh, no. Their clothes shrink over night!! That’s the excuse I use, anyway!
Jolly1995 over 12 years ago
Ha- ha, me too….
renewed1 over 12 years ago
Wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for the basketball that has taken up residence above my belt.
Jonni over 12 years ago
Feet? what feet? my glasses don’t see that far.
hippogriff over 12 years ago
Rodney, slopok: I understand. It isn’t the arms, because I can still reach 7th position on my trombone. I can only get socks on by standing with the pertinent foot on a cedar chest.
burleigh2 over 12 years ago
That’s the important thing about stretching at least a few times a week… keeps you mobile much longer. ;-) OTOH, if it’s too late, my step dad has a plastic sled thing that helps him put his socks on as he can’t bend down far enough. You put the sock around the outside of the sled (which is attached to a rope), drop it on the floor (while holding the rope), put your foot in it, and pull the sled towards you with the rope. It works quite well for him and it’s very simplistic. LOL!
Jkiss over 12 years ago
Just so everyone knows, LivingXL.com has many items that make getting socks and shoes on easier when you’re working around an extra basketball, or just have trouble bending over. I believe that Pluggers stick together and help each other when we can. If you tie my shoes, I’ll tie yours.
Cannoneer over 12 years ago
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. It says: “Old Guys Rule!”. I use my "Throne to put my socks aand tie my shoes.
anserman38 over 12 years ago
Just wait till he is so big, using toilet paper starts becoming a problem..Uh oh, can’t reach back there anymore! LOL